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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,249.60, 704,241.92 and 337,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,249.60, 704,241.92 and 337,863.68 is: 466,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,249.60 : 704,241.92 = 337,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,249.60/704,241.92 = 337,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,249.60x = 704,241.92 × 337,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,249.60x = 237,937,766,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,937,766,701.47/510,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,316.42

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